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THINK ENVIRONMENTAL,
THINK COST SAVINGS,
THINK RESULTS ... THINK ICE BLAST!
ICE BLAST IS CHEMICAL-FREE
The ice blast cleaning technology is inherently benign. No chemicals, no dust, no life-ending
blast stream. There is just less likelihood that an accident will lead to a catastrophe when
using ice blast. Whether your are cleaning parts, tools, or manufacturing equipment
and facilities, you will find that ice blast can offer a more environmentally sound option - no
dust, no chemicals, and waste minimization, to get the job done right.
1. Proven reliability
2. Superior cleanliness
3. Low waste generation
4. Simple equipment operation requiring little maintenance
5. Compact size of equipment
6. No recycling or waste water processing requirements
7. Low operating cost
8. Environmentally sound
INDUSTRIAL
CLEANING & PARTS
CLEANING A NEW PERSPECTIVE
4890 Cherry Creek Road,
Port Alberni, BC, Canada V9Y 8E9
Phone: (250) 724-7600
Fax: (250) 723-7766
[email protected]
www.coulsongroup.com; www.coulsoniceblast.com
© Copyright 2015 Coulson Ice Blast, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A REVOLUTIONARY PROCESS FOR CLEANING
Many of the “new” cleaning technologies, mostly modified chemical solvents and aqueous
solutions, have been developed for a specific application. But, in general, they are a stop-gap
solution. Future development must further address issues such as:
Ÿ environmental awareness
Ÿ worker safety
Ÿ cost effectiveness
Ÿ cleaning capability
Ÿ long-term health liability
Ÿ resource conservation
Ÿ future regulatory
Ÿ compliance issues
Ice Blast is the Answer to the Issues
Ice blast uses 27 gallons of water to produce 270 pounds of crystalline ice per hour.
Water blast uses thousands of gallons of water per hour, but cannot provide the same
level of cleanliness as ice blasting, even with chemical additives.
According to the 3M Corp., aerospace and medical device manufacturers are still using
CFC’s because they have not found effective replacement systems. CIB has been
working (and continues to do so) with clients on some solvent replacement cleaning
processes using the ice blast cleaning technology.
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The Montreal Protocol mandates the elimination of Ozone Depleting Substances (OPS), which
has greatly affected the industrial parts cleaning industry in the following manner:
Ÿ Commodity price and delivery of a cleaning chemicals is now a careful study in MSDS. (At
one time, just about any chemical could be purchased easily, in bulk. Now, there are strict
guidelines to follow when purchasing chemincals, even in minimal quantities.)
Ÿ There has been a shift in thought. It is no longer feasible to just clean parts as an after
thought. Manufacturing specs now call for stringent control of less than 10 mg
contamination per part.
Ÿ Small problems are now big problems. Today’s parts are generally very small. In the
automotive industry, the government mandates higher gas mileages. Contamination of any
proportion has huge implications, especially on the smallest parts.
The ice blast technology needs to
be recognized for its
environmentally-friendly
features. Once endorsed, the ice
blast technology will find its way
into thousands of plants and
factories worldwide.
SOMETHING’S GOT TO GIVE
According to industry watchers, trends in California (set by the South Coast Air quality
Management District (SCAQMD) and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD),
are gaining attention nationally.
High on the priority list of these organizations:
1. Reducing particulate matter (PM), more commonly known as dust, and
2. Reducting VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
The ice blast technology already offers these benefits to users:
Ÿ It produces no dust in operation
Ÿ It eliminates the use of chemicals in plant and equipment cleaning
CLEANING WITH CHEMICALS CAN BE HAZARDOUS
In 1997, an explosion, and subsequent fire, at LG Epitaxy in Santa Clara, Calif. killed a worker
who had grabbed and mixed a wrong cleaning chemical. He was responsible for his own death,
according to an investigation, because he did not wear an acid-resistant apron to protect
himself!
The moral of the story is this: cleaning with chemicals can be very hazardous. Accidents do
happen and they can be devastating.
© Copyright 2015 Coulson Ice Blast, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A REVOLUTIONARY PROCESS FOR CLEANING